The 2012 1500 Longhorn has always been known as the luxury found in the working truck, with the New Year improvements, prospective buyers will be impressed. The reliability and performance of the 2012 1500 Longhorn has made it Canada’s fastest-growing choice of light-duty. It has a HEMI® V8 horsepower with V6 fuel economy (390 hp / 28 hwy mpg), 4740 kg (10,450 lb) of maximum towing capability and a 844 kg (1,860 lb) of maximum payload capability. This light truck packs a punch.

The number one diesel truck sold in Canada, the 2012 2500/3500 Longhorn are heavy duty trucks that are ready to do some grunt work. They have a maximum towing capability of 10,319 kg (22,750 lb), unsurpassed Diesel Torque (800 lb-ft) and a maximum Gross Combined Weight Rating of 13,653 kg. (30,100 lb). These trucks can be and have been put to the test and surpassed the competition.

Exterior and Interior

2012 Dodge Ram 1500 Longhorn looks like a stallion that is light on its feet but has explosive power. The 2012 Longhorn beast is ready to do some grunt work along with everyday tasks. This work horse has 7 and 4 pin wiring harness for towing, front and rear heavy duty shock absorbers and front stabilizer bar and Electronic Stability Control with Trailer Sway Control, Brake Assist, Electronic Roll Mitigation, All-Speed Traction Control and Hill Start Assist.

The 2012 Dodge Ram 2500 and 3500 Longhorn on the other hand is a Clydesdale ready to do some pushing and pulling and some heavy lifting. They have a 3.73 rear axle ratio, the diesel 4x4 models include a front axle GAWR of 2,495 kg (5,500 lb.) for superior snow plough performance and the Ram HD axles are available with a 3.42, 3.73 or 4.10 ratio, with the Power Wagon® stepping it up with a 4.56 for better pulling performance.

Performance

The 2012 Longhorn Models comes in three body styles: regular cab, crew cab and mega cab. The 2012 2500/3500 Longhorn have two different engine options: the 5.7L HMI V8w/VVT and a 6.7L Cummins High-Output Turbo Diesel I-6. New this year the 6-speed auto replaces 5-speed auto w/5.7L HEMI®.

The available 4.7-litre SOHC V8 16 valve engine provides (310 horsepower and 330 lb.-ft. of torque). The engine features single overhead camshafts (one on each cylinder bank), high-flow cylinder heads and exhaust manifolds and dual spark plug technology for superior performance. Ram's 4.7-litre SOHC V8 is also designed to run on conventional unleaded gasoline or E85 (85% ethanol, 15% gasoline) or any blend of the two. This allows you to take advantage of cleaner-burning E85 alternative fuel wherever it's available.

5.7L HEMI V8

The available 4.7-litre SOHC V8 16 valve engine provides (310 horsepower and 330 lb.-ft. of torque). The engine features single overhead camshafts (one on each cylinder bank), high-flow cylinder heads and exhaust manifolds and dual spark plug technology for superior performance. Ram's 4.7-litre SOHC V8 is also designed to run on conventional unleaded gasoline or E85 (85% ethanol, 15% gasoline) or any blend of the two. This allows you to take advantage of cleaner-burning E85 alternative fuel wherever it's available.

5.7 HEMI V8 w/ VVT

This powerplant is standard equipment for the Ram Heavy Duty 2500 Pickup, and is now equipped with a smooth-shifting 6-speed automatic transmission. It delivers 383 horsepower at 5,600 rpm, 400 lb.-ft. of torque at 4,000 rpm, and VVT-enhanced efficiency, performance and fuel economy.

6.7L Cummins High-Output Turbo Diesel I-6

Cummins®-equipped Ram trucks exceeding 500,000 kilometer are common, with some even surpassing the 1.6 million kilometer mark! The Ram's 6.7L Cummins® Turbo Diesel I-6 engine flexes with 350 hp, up to 800 lbs-ft of torque with automatic transmission, and exceptional low-end launch capability. It's the only HD diesel engine with a cast iron block & head for more stiffness and durability, It's the only one with an inline six cylinder design; the same design as used on big rigs.

The 2012 Dodge Laramie Longhorn comes in a regular cab, crew cab or a mega cab.

Basic Warranty coverage is for 3 years or 60,000 kilometres.* Rust-through coverage on all body sheet metal is for 3 years. The Cummins® Turbo Diesel engine is protected by a separate Limited Warranty, covering the engine for 5 years or 160,000 kilometres.*

*Whichever comes first. †Some conditions may apply. The 5/100 Warranty does not apply to vehicles sold for certain commercial uses or to SRT including Viper models.

Disclaimer: Pricing is subject to change without notice, actual price may vary; installed options may also vary by dealer. Price does not include applicable license fees, insurance, registration, tax, freight / delivery, PDI or administration fees. Warranty may subject to change without notice, actual warranty may vary. Specification may change without notice. See dealership for final pricing, warranty, and availability.